BMW has always done a good job with its oil scavenging system while retaining the wet sump setup on BMW M cars, and the S55 is no different. While the S55 engine shares a lot of its basic engine...
When enthusiasts of European automakers search for a manually-shifted, nimble sedan or convertible, a BMW of any vintage is the go-to. Even more modern Audis have become popular thanks to their tunability and VAG charm. Yet, similar Mercedes models don’t make shortlists because their existence is...
BMW, the Ultimate Driving Machine. For decades BMW has been synonymous with selling sporty sedans and coupes that tread a fine line between luxury, performance, and practicality. No BMWs have combined those traits better than those sporting the now-iconic ‘M’ badge. BMW has built the legacy and...
For cooling systems to work right, they need to keep the coolant inside the system. With water cooling being the industry-wide standard for a century, you would figure at some point early on that manufacturers would have it all figured out. Alas, that’s not the case. Plastics and penny-pinching...
If you’re into cars and on social media, you’re bound to see reels, videos, and TikToks focusing on car washes and detailing. Watching a dirty barn-find get sprayed down and brought back to life by a professional using thousands of dollars of equipment is super satisfying, but doesn’t that feel a...
If I asked you to name a brand of motor oil, a number of brands might pop into your mind. Castrol, Mobil 1, Valvoline, etc. One thing these brands have in common is the ability to find them anywhere you go. The convenience is undeniable, and because you've used them for years, you have no reason...
Bleeding your brakes is one of the most important maintenance tasks that anyone can do to their car. Whether it's after replacing your brake pads and rotors, after a track day, or simply after your car has sat for a long period of time, inspection and replacement of your brake fluid is a must. To...
I'm filled with gratitude for the support and loyalty you've shown FCP Euro, helping to make this past year another successful one. Over the past years, it’s become a tradition for me to reach out to our loyal customers and the European car community, offering a glimpse into our progress and...
BMW’s 4th generation M3 has almost all the best traits of highly desirable enthusiast cars. Even as early examples approach 15 years of age (at the time of writing), their value has remained relatively stable, thanks to their unique offerings. But with that uniqueness comes bespoke parts...
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